Straight on view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Some people stand in the shadows. Boy walking holding what appears to be a violin case.
Arcadia Public Library interior--adult reading room facing west. Shows atlas case, globe, purple and green chairs, phone books, career and job information section, consumer information
Arcadia Public Library's auditorium as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/expansion. At this time, new stage curtains had not yet been purchased. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Damage to the Arcadia Public Library as a result of the Whittier Narrows earthquake. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the richter scale. This photo was taken in Technical Services, which had extensive water damage from a broken water pipe.
Arcadia Public Library's Technical Services Department as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/renovation. In this view, new furniture has not yet been purchased. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. decorated for Summer Reading Club with 1968 Summer Olympics theme, featuring flags and emblems of various nations. Architectural details such as arched ceiling and light fixtures (hanging globe pendant light), and shelving, atlas case, and doors are visible.
Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This interior view looks toward the new reference desk. Several ladders are visible. No shelving has yet been installed.
Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Building has steep roof and is small frame house. It was used as the library from 1924 to 1929, when it was purchased from D.E. Frazier and moved to a site at 1111 El Norte Avenue, near 10th.
View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is taken from the front parking lot looking toward the old front entrance. A construction fence has been installed to the left of the front door.
Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the interior of the newly constructed adult area. A pickup truck is parked outside the emergency exit located in the northeast corner of the room. Brown paper has been placed over sections of the new carpet.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken after all the books had been moved into the new remodeled section. The circulation desk is visible to the far left. The drainage pipe is on the right. Globe lights.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken of the adult reading room after all the books had been removed and moved into the renovated section. The drainage pipe is visible in the center of the photo. A floor plant is next to a pillar. Globe lights.
Clara Baldwin photographed in one of those cut outs often found at amusement parks early in the twentieth century. There apparently had been another person in the photo, but this person has been cut completely out of photo.
Wendell Chapman is seen on horseback with a battery operated radio. He was a member of the Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators group that was assisting with communication in cases of emergency, such as floods, etc.
Arcadia City Manager Bill Kelly is seen standing in front of book cases in the office of the City Attorney. He is wearing a white shirt and tie and is looking down at a book in his hands. Photo was taken by Dorothy Denne of the Arcadia Weekly to be used in a display at the Library for National Library Week.
View east on Huntington Drive mid-way in block between Santa Anita and First Avenue during holiday season. Notice the Arcadia sign that had for many years hung over intersection at First Avenue has been removed (also referred to as a "Welcome" sign). Santa Fe Railroad overpass in view crossing over Huntington Drive.
Photo of Arcadia Police Chief Charles Mitchell, shown seated at a desk or table, wearing a suit and tie. He has a pen in his right hand and has an open book in front of him.
Arcadia Public Library's Arcadia History Room as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/expansion. Volunteer John Reuter is seen sitting at the desk. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.